Domestic violence

The National Football League has found itself on the wrong end of unfavorable publicity recently, most of it stemming from the league's longtime stance of doing little to punish players who are convicted of domestic violence. A video of Baltimore Ravens player Ray Rice punching his then-girlfriend (she's now his wife) in an elevator, knocking her to the floor in a violent gesture, brought the issue to the forefront. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has caught considerable heat from those who say he shoved the issue under a rug until the video forced him to take action. The same ...

Reader supports Williams

I want to go on record as endorsing Bob Williams for Camden City Council. Bob is a Camden native who I have personally known for more than 50 years and he brings excellent credentials to this position. As a business owner in Camden, Bob understands the benefits of living and working in our great city while facing the challenges of running a successful business. His intense sense of community in today's world is an amazing attribute for anyone seeking a leadership position.

Who will win the ridesharing war?

WASHINGTON -- Meet the new boss, same as the old boss. Except less regulated.

A honey of a year

This year was one of the best for my honeybees. At the beginning of spring, I never would have predicted such productivity. We had several surprises, but I'll discuss one in particular. Each spring, a beehive tends to "swarm." Most of us have heard of a bee swarm, but you may be amazed by the biology behind this bewildering bee business.

Yesteryear for Oct. 8, 2014

Bicentennial picnic scheduled

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall.....

Are you enjoying the change in weather?

UWKC 4th Annual Chili Cook-off

The United Way of Kershaw County will host its 4th annual Chili Cook-off on Saturday, November 8th at the Town Green in Camden.

Gladys Wright Andrews

Funeral services for Gladys Wright Andrews, age 84, who passed away October 6, will be held Wednesday at 5:00 at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home, Hartsville. Visitation will be Tuesday 5-7 pm at the Funeral Home. Mrs. Andrews was born in Chesterfield a daughter of the late Virgil Oscar & Frances Poston Wright. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, sister and was loved by all who knew her. Surviving are two daughters, Dorothy (Rev ...

Lugoff couple are ABA Anglers of the Year

The husband-wife team of Dale and Victoria Goff from Lugoff are the National 2014 Anglers of the Year for the American Bass Anglers Couples Series.

William “Bill” W. Carlos

Mr. William "Bill" W. Carlos, 85, 125 Northgate Drive, Camden, South Carolina, passed on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Camden First United Methodist Church in Camden, SC. Burial was held at Cedars Cemetery in Camden, SC. Nelson-Haile Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Ida Pollard Brisbon

Mrs. Ida Pollard Brisbon, 87, of 109 Stuckeytown Road, Rembert, South Carolina, passed on Friday, October 3, 2014. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, October 12, 2014 at 2:30 PM at Joshua Baptist Church in Dalzell, SC. Burial will be at the Joshua Baptist Church Cemetery in Dalzell, SC. Nelson-Haile Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

CHS harriers tuning up for key post-season meets

Racing on a course over which the Region 4-AAA cross country championships will be held Oct. 22, the Camden High cross country teams continued their string of strong finishes in a multi-team meet hosted by Chapin High School last Wednesday.

Davis announces for Camden City Council

Deborah Davis has announced that she is seeking election as a Camden City Council member in November 2014.

DiBiase agency donates to KershawHealth oncology

Larry DiBiase celebrated the 25th anniversary of his State Farm Insurance agency by holding a fundraising cook-out, complete with radio broadcast, games and door prizes at the agency's revamped offices on West DeKalb Street. All proceeds from the event -- $600 -- went to the KershawHealth Foundation to benefit oncology services at KershawHealth.

Hengst to expand to tune of $8 million, create 20 jobs

Hengst of North America Inc. will expand its Kershaw County manufacturing facility for the third time in less than a decade.

Discover Camden-Kershaw County Magazine returns in September

Camden Media Co., the Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center and the city of Camden Tourism Development Office (or should this be Camden-Kershaw ...

Vintage Market Days coming to Camden in October

Vintage Market Days, a three-day upscale, nationally-known open-air vintage event, has selected Camden as the location for the first vintage event in central South Carolina ...

Meeting the mayor

Camden Mayor Alfred Mae Drakeford (back, far right) meets several of the many children participating in the Kershaw County Recreation Department's Camp Sun Fun ...

For the Record - July 14, 2017

Real estate transactions

HFKC accepting grant applications in September

The Health Foundation of Kershaw County (HFKC) will begin accepting applications for grants beginning September 1st, 2017. The application process will close on September 30th ...

Public reminded not to handle, move wildlife

A lot of wildlife makes appearances during the summer season, and it is not uncommon for people to come across these animals while out and ...

Kershaw County Library gearing up for eclipse

The Kershaw County Library will host an informative program on the upcoming August 21 eclipse at the Camden branch on July 22 at 10 a ...

Fighting hunger

P-17 wins a laugher behind Lynch

On a warm night along the coast, Jay Lynch was not forced to work hard as Kershaw County went up, 2-0, on Georgetown with an ...

Learning volleyball the Lady Demon way

County’s youth sports summer camp season kicks off next week

With the school year coming to a close, it is time for summer sports camps in Kershaw County.